Texas Anesthesia Conference For Obstetrics T - CME Activities

TACO 2011Ultrasound -Guided WorkshopActivity DirectorActivity Co-DirectorsActivity ManagersMaya S. Suresh, MDConnie K. Tran, MD, and Jaime Ortiz, MDDavid Madrigal, MHA, CCMEP and Annette BrienoNeeds and Target AudienceDepartment of Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine developed the Ultrasound-GuidedWorkshop to educate, highlight and teach various concepts of ultrasound guidance placement ofneuraxial blocks and central venous lines.The planning committee reviewed the current survey to indicate the value of the workshop. Thecommittee also reviewed recent national scientific evidence and peer-reviewed articles to determinethe need for increased education and hands-on training in ultrasound-guided techniques.Sources demonstrated the need for improved performance in enhancing the success rate ofregional blocks and central line placement and to reduce the risks of complications. Experts inultrasound-guided techniques will provide practical tips and updates during the workshop andin the interactive group sessions at the workshop.Anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), and other allied healthprofessionals should attend.Educational Methods and ObjectivesThrough the use of lectures, presentations, a syllabus, and hands-on workshop sessions, theparticipant should be able to:• Describe the use of ultrasound to identify epidural and spinal anatomy.• Describe the application of ultrasound-guided techniques in regional anesthesia.• Describe the use of ultrasound as a tool for the placement of central line, peripheralintravascular and arterial lines.EvaluationEvaluation by questionnaire will address program content, presentation, and possible bias.Accreditation/Credit DesignationBaylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing MedicalEducation to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Baylor College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRACategory 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of theirparticipation in the activity.The ‘hands-on’ session of this activity is not designated and/or eligible for CME credit.